Auld Kirk Museum 2025
Dunbartonshire
Maid of the Loch at Balloch Pier, Loch Lomond
Last of the Loch Lomond paddle steamers, and last paddler to be built for the railways. Saw service from 1953 until 1981. Currently having major restoration works to her hull and paddles are underway on the 1902 Balloch Steam Shipway which has its original 1902 winding gear.
Operator: Loch Lomond Steamship Company
Address: The Pier Pier Road Balloch Dunbartonshire G83 8QX
Reopens Spring. Easter-Oct Sat-Sun 1100-1600. Visit website or facebook for more details.
Volunteer engineers will be demonstrating the steam slip in operation at least once per month and our new visitor attraction; slipway museum and shop will be open to explore.
This year we also have a special Steam Ship Model exhibition in our main aft lounge.
This season celebrates the ship’s move to its newly rebuilt steam slipway carriage – where she will remain for some time while essential repairs are carried out.
We look forward to welcoming you and thank you for your continued support.